After central, now eastern Himalayas? Glacial lake outburst in North Sikkim sparks alert across the state

Category : Environment Conservation | Location : National  | Posted on 2023-10-04 03:26:50


After central, now eastern Himalayas? Glacial lake outburst in North Sikkim sparks alert across the state

A devastating glacial lake outburst has struck North Sikkim, sending shockwaves across the northeastern state. The lake burst occurred upstream of Chungthang in the Mangan district, resulting in a sudden and alarming rise in the water level of the Teesta River.